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Editor's Picks
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IT first to suffer when companies look to cut spending
A new study finds that more than 40% of companies have begun to cut back on technology spending. Businesses in the U.S. have cut their spending more than anywhere else, and financial services firms have been the most aggressive in trimming their technology purchases, according to this New York Times article. [Read More]
Small town America has easier access to drugs with telepharmacy projects
Telemedicine has done a lot to increase access to healthcare for residents of small towns. This story talks about the increase in telepharmacies. It began in North Dakota when lawmakers opened the door for a telepharmacy project by passing legislation in 2001, after dozens of rural pharmacies went out of business. The project began with 10 volunteer sites in 2002 and has grown to 67 locations. [Read More]
State CIOs told to become familiar with Medicaid system modernization
A brief from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers is telling CIOs to get involved with the new Medicaid systems upgrades happening in their states if they want to remain compliant. The Medicaid Information Technology Architecture's aim is increased interoperability both across the nation and within individual states. It also seeks to promote more integration and standardization of health-related applications. [Read More]
FDA posts adverse reporting system online for the first time
The Food and Drug Administration has posted a list of drugs that are being evaluated for potential safety issues online. The agency listed 20 drugs that were found to potentially cause serious adverse reactions such as cardiac arrest, overdose due to labeling or packaging confusion, and cancer. [Read More] |
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Tech Headlines
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Baptist Health goes green with new Miami hospital
Miami Herald - September 9, 2008
Obesity surgery is called cost-effective
Wall Street Journal (subscription required) - September 9, 2008
Adult diabetics benefit from device, study says
Wall Street Journal (subscription required) - September 9, 2008
CT scans can be better medicine for doctors than for patients
Los Angeles Times - September 8, 2008
Medtronic product linked to surgery problems
Wall Street Journal (subscription required) - September 4, 2008 |
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Events & Product News
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Interop New York 2008
Medison launches new ultrasound technologies
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Webcasts
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October 21, 2008: Move Now or Suffer Later: Lessons on Giving Patients Price and Quality Data
September 25, 2008: Service Line Strategies Workshop 2008: Cardiovascular
On Demand: OR Overhaul: 5 Surgical Site Improvements Every Leader Should Make Today |
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Help the Uninsured (Without Going Broke)
The number of people who can't pay much—or anything—for their care just keeps rising. Some hospitals have found new ways to help them while still protecting the financial health of the hospital. [Read More]
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IT Leaders Forum
Underpayments Continue with Transfer DRGs: In 2004, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services instituted a "one-way edit protocol" for transfer diagnosis-related groups. CMS says "hospitals are responsible for researching their own claims, identifying underpayments, and correcting claims accordingly." As a result, prospective payment system hospitals may still be underpaid for transfer DRGs, says HealthLeaders Media contributor Bill Phillips. [Read More] |
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Audio Feature
ICD-10 Woes: Robert Tennant, senior policy advisor with MGMA, discusses the CMS proposed timeline for implementing the ICD-10 code set and explains the administrative burden it could place on medical practices. [Listen Now] |
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